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Advanced Manufacturing Technology

Foundations of Industrial Automation

Build a robust, industry-aligned foundational blueprint. Modern manufacturing thrives on automated efficiency, logic workflows, and integrated electrical components.

The Advanced Manufacturing program provides students with a powerful entry-level foundation in industrial systems. Our classroom instruction and specialized laboratory modules introduce students to the essential theoretical and operational basics of automated platforms, helping you understand how modern production networks function behind the scenes.

With Ohio expanding as a major technological and industrial hardware hub, developing a strong core literacy in hardware systems is a significant advantage. This program offers a comprehensive starting point to explore fundamental technical frameworks and position yourself strategically for emerging entry-level careers in automated systems.

WCCC adult student programming an advanced manufacturing line
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10 Months

Strategic, flexible evening tracks

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Core Infrastructure

Robotics & Automation Labs

Industry Credentials You'll Target

We build clear pathways to the core industrial automation platforms that modern operations are built on.

Robotics Platform

FANUC Robotics

Target professional competencies inside the standard global system architecture for robotic alignment:

  • FANUC Level 1 Validation
Automation Logic

Rockwell Automation

Study underlying program interfaces utilizing modern Allen-Bradley terminal layouts:

  • Rockwell Automation Level 1 Validation
Fluid Power & Safety

Systems & Compliance

Master primary fluid properties, basic circuit pathways, and core compliance guidelines required for modern industrial plants:

  • Parker-Hannafin Basic Hydraulics Level 1
  • OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Safety Certification

Program Core Pillars

Essential Theory Foundations: Gain a solid technical baseline covering the baseline rules of electronics, industrial logic systems, and technical machinery frameworks.
Fluid Power & Circuit Layouts: Explore operational principles governing fluid dynamics, including both hydraulics and pneumatics architectures.
Blueprint Reading & PLCs: Develop standard industrial engineering literacy, focusing on blueprint decoding alongside basic Programmable Logic Controller concepts.

Ready to Build Your Skills?

Our admissions requirements are straightforward:

  1. High School Diploma or GED
  2. Complete the WorkKeys® Assessment
  3. Attend the required program orientation